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Mt Sierra College, California

Overview of Mt Sierra College

Mt Sierra College is located in a large suburb, in Monrovia, California. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Mt Sierra College top out at the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Mt Sierra College often study design and computer science and engineering.

Mt Sierra College Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 60% of applicants were rejected at Mt Sierra College.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 715 students (524 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Mt Sierra College. A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

Mt Sierra College has a large share of part-time students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Mt. Sierra College is to prepare students for successful careers in the fields of business, media arts and technology. The College is dedicated to helping students become solution-oriented leaders who can think critically and act with a strong sense of professionalism, high ethical standards and a spirit of community service. Its academic programs prepare students to be leaders in their chosen fields by providing a high quality, balanced, hands-on education. Students learn how to effectively use technology to creatively solve problems facing the global marketplace. In preparing tomorrow's leaders, the Collge offers students opportunities to better understand the world around them through a strong commitment to general education. Mt. Sierra College is dedicated to serving the educational needs of a geographically diverse population through the use of technology. The College is committed to providing educational opportunities using campus-based and online programs."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mt Sierra College

Mt Sierra College
101 E Huntington Dr
Monrovia, CA 91016
General Phone: (626) 873-2144
Admissions Phone: (626) 873-2100
Financial Aid Phone: (626) 873-2127
http://www.mtsierra.edu

Mt Sierra College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Mt Sierra College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Computer Science And Engineering97computer networking, computer support, computer security
Design32design and visual communication, graphic design
Media0animation and special effects
Business And Management0electronic commerce

Number of programs and degrees for Mt Sierra College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1297

Student Body

In 2005, Mt Sierra College had a total enrollment of 715 students (524 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men77%
Women23%
Full-Time86%
Part-Time14%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White23%
Black6%
Hispanic35%
Asian19%
American Indian1%
Other Races14%
(Foreign Students)2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California75%
Texas3%
Louisiana3%
Virginia3%
North Carolina3%
Kentucky1%
Wisconsin1%
Maryland1%
Delaware1%
Virgin Islands1%
Pennsylvania1%
South Dakota1%
New York1%
Connecticut1%
Arizona1%
Guam1%
Iowa1%

Mt Sierra College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time56 %

Mt Sierra College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Monrovia, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Mt Sierra College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total31812740%11691%
Men2219844%8991%
Women972930%2793%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (626) 873-2100

Mt Sierra College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year16$46,6481*
All faculty totalcalendar year16$46,6481*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mt Sierra College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

Mt Sierra College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mt Sierra College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Mt Sierra College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Mt Sierra College Male % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Mt Sierra College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Mt Sierra College Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% of degrees in design
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Mt Sierra College % of degrees in design
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Mt Sierra College Minority % of student body
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Mt Sierra College % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Mt Sierra College % of students from other states
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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